Director of Staffing | YMCA Camp Kanata

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Staffing leads the full staff experience for CampKanata,shaping a culture of excellence through the hiring, onboarding, supervision, training, and evaluation of all summer staff.

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Kanata leadership team, this role advances the camps vision for the delivery of exceptional experiences for campers and families and supports the development of emerging leaders through the CILT and CIT programs.

The Director of Staffing also contributes to broader organizational priorities, including budget planning, risk management, marketing, and development effortsmost notably through leadership in the Camp Annual Campaign.

This positionis responsible formanaging all staffing and development functions in alignment with the mission, goals, and policiesestablishedby the YMCA of the Triangle, its Board of Directors, and governing committees.

This position will require that theincumbentlive on-site atCamp Kanataduring thesummer season.This position will also require travelas neededthroughout the fall,winter,and spring seasons to support recruiting efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Leadership & Community Engagement Model strongrelationship-buildingskills andmaintainclear, consistent communication across all areas of responsibility.Build collaborative relationships with community organizations and serve as a positive representative of Camp Kanata in all interactions.Serve as a contributing member of the Kanata Director Team, supportingfull-time,part-time, and seasonal staff with professionalism andmission-alignedleadership.Facilitateon-siteweekend programs on a rotational basis with other Directors.

Staffing Strategy, Recruitment & Retention Drive the execution of Kanatas Vision plan related to staffing strategic priorities, ensuring a strong, safe, positive culture for all participants.Lead all initiatives, in conjunction with camp staff and volunteers, for the Launchpad programs.Partner with camp leadership to shape staffing and retention goals and implement a relevant recruitment plan and comprehensive retention strategy.Lead the full life cycle of summer andextended-seasonstaff, including recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, evaluation, and termination.Ensure staff model the Y voice, deliver extraordinary service, and embody the YMCA mission.

Development & Teen Leadership Programs Develop and implement a progressive leadership development program that prepares summer staff for advancement at camp and beyond.Lead the Kanata Trainee Program, ensuring strong program design, continuous improvement, and meaningful outcomes.Drive expansion of teen leadership offerings throughout the year, including Teen Leadership Weekend.Lead the delivery of the Kanata Overnight Camp Fellowship program and supervise 12 Fellows per cycle.Supervise summer Head Counselors and Trainee Coordinators, guiding training, coaching, program p...